Facebook’s Virtual Assistant M Is Dead

Re:Facebook’s Virtual Assistant M Is Dead by funkymike on Wednesday January 10, 2018 @03:33PM (#16118783)

Really, it's that there is a menu, but they won't show it to you, only tell you when you ask for something they won't serve.

"What would you like to eat today?"

"A bacon cheeseburger with cheddar, with lettuce, ketchup, and onions. Fries on the side."

"Sorry we don't offer fries with our burgers. What could I get you instead?"

"I see french fries at the next table!"

"Oh, you asked for fries, not french fries. Sure, we can do french fries. What would you like for your side?"

"... I want french fries."

...

It's not actually true that any input is accepted. Pretending that it is just creates frustration.

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Re:Facebook’s Virtual Assistant M Is Dead by semi-extrinsic on Wednesday January 10, 2018 @05:29PM (#16119750)

Just like in the real world, Burger King won't actually let you Have It Your Way, or they'd give me a nice burger that's not overcooked dressed with avocado slices, jalapenos, a thick spread of blue cheese and some strong mustard, in a whole wheat sourdough bun that's not so artifical that it reverts back to dough under compression.

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